Belt game 11,007 · September 19, 1953
Philadelphia Athletics take the belt
Philadelphia Athletics beat Washington Senators 6–5 at home to start reign 5,081 of the MLB belt, the 290th for the franchise.
Washington Senators had held it since September 16, 1953, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Philadelphia Athletics held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Yankees on September 22, 1953.
5,081Reign number
290Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held